- Both Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) are public.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and Austin Peay State is located in Clarksville, TN.
- EIU has more expensive tuition of $15,879 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than Austin Peay State (90.13%).
- Austin Peay State has higher SAT scores of 1,075 than EIU (1,000).
- Austin Peay State is larger with 9,326 students than EIU (8,857 students).
Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | |
| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #8 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Clarksville, TN |
EIU| Known as | Austin Peay State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $8,454 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 90.13% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 9,326 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 8,120 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 1,206 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 2,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time |